Is Synthetic Spider Silk Proteins safe in cosmetics?
Synthetic Spider Silk Proteins has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Synthetic Spider Silk Proteins
INCI: SYNTHETIC SPIDER SILK PROTEINS
Synthetic Spider Silk Proteins (CAS None) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as SR-(Wasp Spider Polypeptide-1 Oligopeptide-178) functions as a cosmetic. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted, max 28%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
SR-(Wasp Spider Polypeptide-1 Oligopeptide-178) functions as a cosmetic ingredient
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
EU Max Conc.
28%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR safety assessment has been performed. No formal margin of safety derivation exists for this ingredient.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Synthetic Spider Silk Proteins.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Synthetic Spider Silk Proteins.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Synthetic Spider Silk Proteins allowed in the EU?
Synthetic Spider Silk Proteins EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 28%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Synthetic Spider Silk Proteins do in cosmetics?
Synthetic Spider Silk Proteins functions as: SR-(Wasp Spider Polypeptide-1 Oligopeptide-178) functions as a cosmetic ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: None.
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